Harbor Frieght Fortress 26 Gallon Air Compressor Unboxing, Setup, and Demo

In this video I will be unboxing setting up and demonstrating the Harbor freight fortress 26 gallon air compressor. I'll do this set up start to finish as well as adding a hose real and fittings and also showing how to properly wrap airlines with Teflon tape.

Follow me on Instagram:

Please Subscribe:

#weld #welder #welding #mig #gmaw #aircompressor #harborfreight #vulcanwelder #vulcan #vulcanmigmax215 #garageshop #smallshop #smallbuisness #bluecollar #metalworking #metalfabrication #diy #make #maker #dirtyhandscleanmoney #workhardstayhumble #tool #tools #evolutionsaw #countryboy #unboxing #review #demonstration #setup #fortress

[evansste]

Thanks for this video, and for responding to most of these comments.

I'm considering getting one of these, in order to supply air to air bushings. The bushings will need air 24/7, but they draw less than 1CFM of air (0.84), at 75 PSI. The idea is to have a compressor that supplies a lot more air and has a nice size tank, so that I can significantly reduce the duty cycle of the compressor. This seems like it may be good for the job, as long as I have a system that will, consistently turn it on, and off, based on pressure values.

My bigger concern is based on something you said, in your video, about making sure that no water builds up in the tank. You mentioned the importance of releasing all of the air, after every use. Because this machine will be running 24/7, I don't see how that would be possible. My thought is to mitigate this by having it in an area with a dehumidifier. That way, I could try to reduce the amount of moisture in the air. Do you think that may work?

This may, ulitmately, boil down to experimentation. However, I greatly value your thoughts. Thanks, again, for the helpful video.

[johnthicc]

I know absolutely nothing bout air compressors, loved this vid, you were VERY thorough and explained ev thing for me ty soooo much!!!

[shanebdifferently]

I have the 27 gallon 200psi unit. I'm pleased with it. Runs my 1/2in snap-on impacts at full power no problem. Runs my air hammer and ratchets also. I keep the regulator set to 120 to 150.

[orlandonunez]

Your shop looks pretty nice and equipped

[Gladness]

I just bought the 27 gallon air compressor.. set it up and moment of truth spraying kitchen doors with husky air gun 🙏🏽. Big upgrade from 3 gallon porter-cable pancake air compressor … hopefully I’ve not overshot the mark! Great video .. I may make mine static also as soon as I’m more familiar with it.. I bought hose without reel but I can get reel and keep the other for extension.. if I paint the house 😂

[reedness]

Nice video and nice setup! I just brought one of these home from Harbor Freight yesterday and I'm about to "break it in" for 30 minutes. I've never had an air compressor before and I really like your setup. I don't really know how to use it, so any tips you have are very much welcomed. The reason I got it was to be able to ensure my tractor tires are at the right pressure because I had a problem recently resulting from low pressure. I ended up twisting my tire off the bead and had to take it off and into a tire shop. I had been considering one to blow out the crap on the grill after a day in the field anyway and the recent incident sealed the deal for me. While there, I also picked up an Earthquake XT impact wrench from Harbor Freight so I don't have to borrow my friend's Snap On one. I'm a n00b and barely starting out and buying Harbor Freight stuff is a great way to fill my tool collection. I hope it all turns out to be quality stuff. I also just ordered the 44 inch rolling US General tool chest. Anyway, I know this video was about the air compressor so thanks for letting me ramble here. Good job!

[trutherjoe]

thx, great vid, glad you read instructions to prerun for 30 minutes, cause the rest of don't read too well !
oh no, put a box over your grinder and don't blow metal shavings ;)

[ForestWoodworks]

Thanks for the simple vid. I bought this a couple months ago to use for painting the base as part of my table saw restoration. In prepping the base, I basically hit a wall in rust removal by hand sanding and rotary tools, so I picked up a HF portable blaster. One thing I'm confused about is hooking up the HP air filter w/regulator to keep the air hose free or water, which I tried to hook up today, but I realized all my connections are 1/4, although the filter/regulator has 3/8 inlet/outlets. Since the time you posted this video, have you added an air filter/regulator combo to this compressor?

Or anybody else who happens to read this?

Thanks to anyone! 😇

[ucdaedge]

I bought this one in February. It's now August and I'm having nothing but problems with it. I've replaced the on off switch and again worked for a week and won't restart without unplugging it and waiting for it to cool down plugging it back in it is shaking or vibrating badly. Bottom line don't waste your money it is junk.

[cardo]

Very good, informative vid, thanks for posting it 👍🏽
Unfortunately air compressors have gone up in price recently, like nearly everything else, about a 20% or so price increase would be my guess from a year or two ago. I hope the unit is serving you well.

[jackwagonhoedown]

I’m running a Titanium 45 amp plasma cutter with this air compressor. So far this setup works perfect!

[unpasitohaciacristo]

Hello. I got a question about the 26 gln fortess compressor. I have one and it was running very good. But after 2 months it started to shut off. I do let all the air out. It is in a well ventilated area. Does mot use oil. But i do have to turn the swith off or disconnect for 5 min. Then turn on and it will work for about less than a min. And shuts off again. Any ideas?

[tandem]

I have the Fortress 27 gallon 200psi model and I cannot say that I am fond of it. I will not reach the 200 psi needed to shut off, I replaced the pressure switches inside and I goess it has defective reeds in the compressor.

[claycox]

Really liked the review. I'm about to purchase a new one since the old one is about 11 years old and it was just a 6 gallon tank. Has your opinion changed any since you initially posted this review? According to the video info, you posted about 5 months ago.

[mazngrz]

I just bought one. I am a newbie on a compressor. I am following this video. My only question is, when tank is full, as seen in the video. You turn it off and used it till its empty and restart. Or can you just turn in ON position till automatic will restart when its empty. What's your input on this?

[ThePainkiller]

Are you sure that's going to be enough to power your air tools? I have a 26g kobalt 1.5hp and it's not enough to run an air impact to loosen lugs, can barely run a 2in sander dor scuffing, I can paint cabinets (lacquer) at a slow rate. Let me know how it works out I'm trying to switch to a more quiet compressor and use my current one as a backup

[bradical]

How fast does it take from an empty tank to fill up to either 60psi or 120psi ?

[lionlocks]

This compressor sucks. The reason we buy bigger compressors is we figure it will do the job. Especially when it's dressed up with words like 150 percent more efficiency. It takes way too long to fill and you get hardly any run time before the motor kicks back on. It wouldn't be so bad if it were to fill up faster. Don't buy it folks. It's a rip off

[williamalexander]

Is fortress air compressor butter then husky